The Shakespeare Inn

Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food.

The Shakespeare in Birmingham is a Nicholson's pub, famous for its cask ales and premium gins, serving breakfast, seasonal pub food and afternoon tea.

14/07/2024

Still not found somewhere to watch the Euro 2024 Final?! Come along and nab yourselves a seat! Kick off in under 30 minutes…

04/07/2024

Have a look at our range of ales on today! Delicious pale ales, amber bitters and golden ales, something for all tastes! Visit today to get a pint for yourself

30/06/2024

⚽️With a Quarter Final place vs Switzerland up for grabs. Can England kick start their Euros campaign into gear or will Slovakia cause a Upset, find out live from 17:00 here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street.⚽️

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25/06/2024

⚽🍺 now pouring here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street. This Original Munich Lager is a true classic with its clear and bright gold sparkling hue, crowned by a pure white head. The perfect beer to accompany all the Euros action with.⚽🍺 🍻

Photos from The Shakespeare Inn's post 20/06/2024

⚽️Catch all the Euros action Live here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street. Including Denmark V England, Can England make it two wins out of two find out Live from 17:00.⚽️

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Photos from The Shakespeare Inn's post 19/06/2024

⚽️Catch todays Euros action Live here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street. Can Germany continue from their dominant start or will Scotland bounce back from their disappointing first game?⚽️

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Photos from The Shakespeare Inn's post 18/06/2024

⚽️The first round of fixtures for the Euros is nearly over. Can Turkey or Georgia stake an early claim towards the knockouts, and will Ronaldo start strong for his final dance? Find out live here at The Shakespeare Lower Temple Street.⚽️

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Photos from The Shakespeare Inn's post 17/06/2024

⚽️Day 3 of the Euros is here, will we see any upsets or will the favourites start of strong? Find out Live here at The Shakespeare Lower Temple Street.⚽️

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Photos from The Shakespeare Inn's post 16/06/2024

⚽️ Live Euros Football shown here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street. With all the games shown live will there be any upsets or will England start their tournament off in style?⚽️

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Photos from The Shakespeare Inn's post 15/06/2024

⚽️ Day 2 of the Euros has arrived and you can catch all the action Live here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street. So come on down early grab a seat and watch the action unfold.⚽️




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14/06/2024

⚽️ Live European football here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street. As Scotland take on hosts Germany in the opening game of the Euros. Will Scotland cause a upset and win? Find out Live from 8pm.⚽️

22/05/2024

🍸Calling all Cocktail Lovers!🍸
Escape the rain and warm yourself up here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street with our Expresso Martini. With its perfect blend of rich coffee and smooth vodka, you’ll no longer regret coming out in the rain.🍸

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16/05/2024

Have you tried our delicious new cocktails? We have something for every taste, why not sample a Negroni or Whisky Old Fashioned? Visit today to see what takes your fancy…

10/04/2024

🍷Who’s up for a bottle of red? Come on down to the Shakespeare Lower Temple and try Xanadu’s Cabernet Sauvignon ripe, with its full body fruity finish it’s the perfect wine to share with a friend for a catch up. 🍷


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02/04/2024

🍷Who’s up for a bottle of red? Come on down to the Shakespeare Lower Temple and try Rothschild’s ripe, juicy, fruit-forward Pinot, bursting with plum, strawberry and cherry note. A perfect wine to share with a friend for a catch up. 🍷



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28/03/2024

🍷Who’s up for a bottle of Red? Mouton Cadet Bordeaux Reserve bursting with red fruit flavours is perfect to share with a friend and catch up. 🍷

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27/03/2024

Would you like to reserve an Area in our pub? Then why not head onto our website and send an enquiry. With Drinks and Food packages available what are you waiting for?



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17/03/2024

☘️Paddy’s day is here so why not come on down to the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street and celebrate with a Guinness or a Guinness 0% for a guilt free celebration☘️




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16/03/2024

🏉Cheltenham may have finished, but there is still the matter of the final weekend of the Six Nations. With all games live on our TVs come on down to the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street and find out who takes home the wooden spoon and who takes home the Glory.🏉



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10/03/2024

🏉The final six nations game of the weekend is here as Wales host France. Can the Welsh turn their form around or will France put pressure on the top half of the table? Find out Live from 3pm here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street.🏉


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09/03/2024

🏉More Saturday Six Nation action for you here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street, with England vs Ireland. Can England bounce back from deader to Scotland or will Ireland continue their dominance? Find out Live from 4:45 pm.🏉


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09/03/2024

🏉Saturday Six Nations action here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street, starting with Italy vs Scotland. Can Italy pull of a upset? Find out Live from 2:15 pm.🏉


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07/03/2024

🏇Here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street we are counting down the days to Cheltenham 2024. Breakfast from 9 am Wednesday to Friday all races live from ITV on our Screens it's shaping up to be a great couple of days.🏇

06/03/2024

🎶Because I gotta have faith, faith, faith
I gotta have faith, faith, faith🎶 Yes you heard it right we’ve got the faith here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street, NORTHERN MONK Faith pouring now this Juicy Hazy Pale sitting at 5.0% is not one to miss.🍺

05/03/2024

Did you know we offer drink packages?! Have a special event, or just meeting up at The Shakespeare? Why not enquire today & book yourselves in!

29/02/2024

🍻Raise your glasses to a pint of perfection! Join us at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street for a Guinness experience like no other. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a first-time sipper, our cozy atmosphere and cold brews will make every moment unforgettable. Cheers to good times and great Guinness!🍻



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24/02/2024

🏉More live Six Nation Rugby action has England travel to Scotland. Can England continue their winning start and win the Calcutta Cup for the first time since 2020, or will Scotland keep the trophy at Murrayfield for another year? Find out live here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street from 4:45pm.🏉





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24/02/2024

🏉Six nations Rugby action today as Ireland host Wales. Can Ireland keep winning as they look for back to back Grand Slams, or can Wales upset the party? Find out live here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street from 2:15 pm.🏉





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23/02/2024

🥃Who’s up for a shot? Celebrate the end of the week here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street with our selection of Shots available individually or 4 for £15.50. Which one are you choosing? 🥃



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18/02/2024

🥃Our Whiskey Showcase is in full swing here at the Shakespeare Lower Temple Street. Including one of our all-time favourites Monkey Shoulder, so swing on by and sip on this smooth, triple malt Scotch whisky blend. Whether you're a whisky enthusiast or just curious, there's always fun in every pour. Cheers to good times and great spirits! 🥃



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Our Story

Discover a pub of unique character and history, where an eclectic range of ales and quality pub food are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of warm hospitality.

Situated on Lower Temple Street, The Shakespeare is a Victorian building very much at the heart of the city and part of the hubbub of its daily life. Its proximity to New Street has ensured that Lower Temple Street has always been busy and present to a wide variety of trades over the years.

Birmingham has developed dramatically since its early days which, around the time of the Domesday book (1083-1086) comprised 480 acres of land and was worth 20 shillings (£1). By the time of the English Civil War in the 17th century, Birmingham had become an important manufacturing town with a reputation for producing small arms. Arms manufacture in Birmingham became a staple trade and was concentrated in the area known as the Gun Quarter. The famous gun makers W. Powell and Sons, founded in 1802, were located close to Lower Temple Street, on Carrs Lane.

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Lower Temple Street
Birmingham
B24JD

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 10am - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 10:30pm

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